Deck 4: Family Strengths, Family Functions, and Family Structure

Question 1

The U.S.Constitution takes a perspective regarding family law that is best described as

A)family supportive.
B)child protective.
C)hands-off.
D)equitable.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

______ is defined as an intentional, ongoing process centered in the local community through which people lacking an equal share of valued resources gain greater control over those resources.

A)Communitarianism
B)Empowerment
C)Social consciousness raising
D)Societal equity

Answer 2

B

Question 3

After divorce, _____ are generally worse off, and _____ are generally better off.

A)young children; adolescents
B)adolescents; young children
C)men; women
D)women; men

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The _____ is at the heart of children's development.

A)hereditary component
B)society
C)family
D)macrosystem

Question 5

Married nuclear families, blended families, cohabitating families, and grandparent-led families are examples of

A)alternative lifestyles.
B)individual preferences.
C)variations in family structure.
D)dysfunctional families.

Question 6

Protective factors that are known to hinder child abuse and neglect

A)have been identified through research.
B)have been applied to practices in early education programs.
C)include knowledge of child development and having social connections.
D)all of the above

Question 7

Children who experience changes in their families' structure are known to adjust more readily when

A)they have a high level of warmth in their relationships with their mothers.
B)they get along well with others.
C)they have primary residence with their fathers.
D)none of the above

Question 8

Bronfenbrenner notes that families and the larger social context are _____ each other.

A)dependent upon
B)codependent with
C)independent of
D)interdependent on

Question 9

Family _____ is (are) seen as important for maintaining strong families.

A)awareness
B)structures
C)reunions
D)functions

Question 10

The concept in the Constitution that includes the legal basis for parents to bear and rear children and to guide them according to their own beliefs is known as

A)right of family integrity.
B)primacy of parents.
C)family court interventions.
D)both A and B

Question 11

The Family Strengthening Policy Center identifies 3 elements for successfully supporting strong families.They are

A)loving relationships, financial stability, and connections to others.
B)strong role models, loving relationships, and extended family relationships.
C)spirituality, nurturance, and intelligence.
D)none of the above.

Question 12

Family systems theorists note that families face status change with the addition of a child.Family status changes include

A)physical and emotional space for children.
B)regulating tasks including nurturing children and financial management.
C)transforming relationships with one another and extended families.
D)all of the above

Question 13

Family accord is related to

A)a family's ability to avoid conflict.
B)a family's ability to deal productively with conflict.
C)a family's ability to demonstrate open conflict.
D)a family's ability to deal with conflict in private.

Question 14

Children who live in one-parent families are _____ times more likely to be poor than those who live in two-parent families.

A)two
B)four
C)six
D)eight

Question 15

Family functions have been _____ over time.

A)flexible
B)nonexistent
C)stable
D)ruined

Question 16

When examining the differences that exist among older, younger, or middle children, the best rule of thumb is

A)to emphasize birth order as an explanation.
B)to ignore birth order in the explanation.
C)to include birth order as one factor in many, including number of siblings, age of siblings, temperament of siblings.
D)to emphasize intelligence over any other characteristic.

Question 17

Effective communication in families is important because

A)it helps to support English language learning.
B)it helps families to balance change in ways that maintain their strengths.
C)it supports the idea of a melting pot society.
D)families are the only unit in society that teaches children effective communication.

Question 18

An important aspect for understanding how to strengthen Native American families is

A)attending to the sheer diversity among hundreds of existing tribes.
B)the need to create a template that could be used for all Native American tribes.
C)an emphasis on similarities among tribes.
D)all of the above

Question 19

Characteristics of teachers who contributed to the resiliency of at-risk children include

A)willingness to listen to, challenge, and root for children.
B)those who protect children from the stress caused by academics.
C)those who provide moral guidance.
D)none of the above

Question 20

The definition of high-risk children

A)has been agreed upon by a body of experts.
B)often includes children from low-income families who have low educational attainment.
C)includes any child with an identified disability.
D)typically includes those who come from large families.

Question 21

Family researchers have identified four important components related to family structure.They include

A)division of labor and marriage.
B)division of labor and power hierarchy.
C)power hierarchy and economics.
D)none of the above

Question 22

Changing family functions

A)are a result of changes in the nature of the family and society.
B)signal the doom of the family unit.
C)are observed only in families who do not have balance.
D)are a result of ineffective communication.

Question 23

______ was the first state to issue marriage licenses to same-sex partners.

A)California
B)Oregon
C)Massachusetts
D)Vermont

Question 24

Teachers who help children's resilience in the face of children's on-going stress and adversity

A)listen to them and demonstrate concern.
B)focus on academic expectations.
C)focus on academic expectations and request a conference with parents.
D)correct mistakes and conference with parents.

Question 25

One key factor related to children's adjustment to changes in their family situations is

A)a warm relationship with their biological mothers.
B)an involved father figure.
C)positive sibling relationships.
D)peer group involvement.

Question 26

Past and present family functions include

A)economic, education, and affection.
B)economic, media control and protection.
C)protection, education and housing.
D)nutrition, health and medical care.

Question 27

Two factors that educators need to understand in planning and implementing family strengthening initiatives with Native Americans are

A)diversity among tribes and cultural expectations.
B)discrimination faced by Native Americans and cultural differences.
C)genetic traits and impact of oppression and discrimination.
D)the U.S.Constitution notes that each tribe is sovereign and the enormous impact of oppression and discrimination throughout history.

Question 28

The family into which one is born is known as

A)extended.
B)procreation.
C)nuclear.
D)orientation.

Question 29

Societal change often leads to

A)family dysfunction.
B)community instability.
C)family cohesion.
D)changes in ways that families meet functions.

Question 30

It is not so much that marriage, per se, is good for children, but rather

A)having parents of both genders is good for children.
B)stable relationships are good for children.
C)the existence of any two parental figures is good for children.
D)legal and religious foundations are good for children.

Question 31

All perspectives on family strengths focus on

A)family communication as primary.
B)family economics and employment.
C)family relationships and interactions.
D)education and cultural values.

Question 32

Some common characteristics of firstborn children include

A)peer-oriented and less anxious.
B)adult-oriented and less conforming.
C)more conforming and more anxious.
D)less conforming and less anxious.

Question 33

Loyalty within the family, trust and shared values are aspects of

A)family accord.
B)family integrity.
C)family pride.
D)family communication.

Question 34

Family functions

A)are best met in a standardized fashion.
B)are dependent on family structure.
C)are less important to child outcomes than family structure.
D)may be effectively met in many different ways.

Question 35

One of the tasks in first family status changes indicates that:

A)families today value domestic events over work outside the home.
B)families today value work outside the home over domestic events.
C)families today equally value work outside the home and domestic events.
D)families today set priorities based on economic realities.

Question 36

In the U.S., the legal basis for parents to bear and rear their children as they choose is referred to as

A)family integrity.
B)primacy of parental rights.
C)ad infinitum.
D)social justice.

Question 37

According to Bronfenbrenner, one of the most essential aspects of high quality child care that is not frequently attended to is

A)developmentally appropriate curriculum.
B)the linkages necessary among child care, families and work sites.
C)location of child care services in relation to work sites.
D)an educational preschool.

Question 38

The concept of children who exhibit good developmental outcomes despite their high-risk status is indicative of children's level of:

A)nurturing.
B)easiness of temperament.
C)resilience.
D)family strength.

Question 39

About _____ percent of couples that cohabit marry within five years of beginning to live together.

A)20
B)30
C)40
D)50

Question 40

A family that has any two or more persons of the same, previous or next generation related by blood, marriage or adoption and share a common residence is known as a(n)

A)extended family.
B)iconic family.
C)nuclear family.
D)standard family.

Question 41

Several theorists and researchers have contributed to our understanding of the factors that are related to family strengths.Identify, describe, and give examples for at least 10 of these factors.From your experience, select two factors that you believe to be most important and explain your reasons for these choices.

Question 42

Brooks and Goldstein have identified 10 ways that adults can help children to be more resilient.List, explain, and give examples for at least 8 of the 10 ways.Organize your list in order to demonstrate the factor you believe to be most important to the one that may be least important.

Question 43

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.family pride
b.appreciation
c.child's temperament
d.developing effective interpersonal communication strategies
e.family of orientation
f.family accord
g.family functions
h.self-determined
i.U.S.Constitution
j.family of procreation
family into which one was born

Question 44

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.family pride
b.appreciation
c.child's temperament
d.developing effective interpersonal communication strategies
e.family of orientation
f.family accord
g.family functions
h.self-determined
i.U.S.Constitution
j.family of procreation
evolve as families and society changes

Question 45

Explain specific concerns that are related to strengthening Native American families.Hypothesize why these concerns may reflect cultural traits.

Question 46

List and explain Brooks and Goldstein's 10 ways that adults can assist children to be more resilient.Why do you believe it is important for early educators to understand these supports?

Question 47

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.family pride
b.appreciation
c.child's temperament
d.developing effective interpersonal communication strategies
e.family of orientation
f.family accord
g.family functions
h.self-determined
i.U.S.Constitution
j.family of procreation
important characteristic for resilience

Question 48

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.family pride
b.appreciation
c.child's temperament
d.developing effective interpersonal communication strategies
e.family of orientation
f.family accord
g.family functions
h.self-determined
i.U.S.Constitution
j.family of procreation
family formed by marriage or other partnership that consists of self, partner, and children

Question 49

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.family pride
b.appreciation
c.child's temperament
d.developing effective interpersonal communication strategies
e.family of orientation
f.family accord
g.family functions
h.self-determined
i.U.S.Constitution
j.family of procreation
competency in dealing with conflict

Question 50

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.family pride
b.appreciation
c.child's temperament
d.developing effective interpersonal communication strategies
e.family of orientation
f.family accord
g.family functions
h.self-determined
i.U.S.Constitution
j.family of procreation
mutual respect, trust, loyalty, optimism, shared values

Question 51

Explain the meaning of the following components of family structure and describe at least one way that each component may influence family life: division of labor, rules of behavior, family roles, and power hierarchy.

Question 52

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.family pride
b.appreciation
c.child's temperament
d.developing effective interpersonal communication strategies
e.family of orientation
f.family accord
g.family functions
h.self-determined
i.U.S.Constitution
j.family of procreation
helps to maintain positive relationships through expressions of warmth and caring

Question 53

Describe and differentiate family structure and family functions.Provide at least three examples of ways that structure and functions influence one another.

Question 54

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.family pride
b.appreciation
c.child's temperament
d.developing effective interpersonal communication strategies
e.family of orientation
f.family accord
g.family functions
h.self-determined
i.U.S.Constitution
j.family of procreation
effective programs for Native American families

Question 55

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.family pride
b.appreciation
c.child's temperament
d.developing effective interpersonal communication strategies
e.family of orientation
f.family accord
g.family functions
h.self-determined
i.U.S.Constitution
j.family of procreation
helps to empower families

Question 56

Match the numbered questions with the corresponding letter answer.
a.family pride
b.appreciation
c.child's temperament
d.developing effective interpersonal communication strategies
e.family of orientation
f.family accord
g.family functions
h.self-determined
i.U.S.Constitution
j.family of procreation
no mention of families and children

Question 57

Explain the meaning of two legal concepts about families in the U.S.: right of family integrity and primacy of parental rights.Why do you believe it is important for early educators to understand these concepts?

Question 58

Concerning family structure, the most important characteristic for children's development and health is

A)parental marriage.
B)parental commitment.
C)a stable family.
D)two parents of the opposite sex.